Total 21 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3TN

Job Introduction

Store Location: Reading Broad Street

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

Package Description

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About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Location: Portadown  
Hours per Week: 39 hours 
Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview 
Salary: Up to £31,450 per annum, plus generous bonus scheme 

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Store Manager to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Store Manager would ensure standards are maintained, audit processes are followed, and customer service and sales standards are the best on the high street. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SMs are aspiring to their teams as they lead the way to success and build connections with the local community.  

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Enhanced policies such as company sick pay, maternity/parental/adoption leave and pregnancy loss. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Do you have 2+ years of retail management experience? 
· Do you thrive in a rewarding, fast paced environment?  
· Do you take pride in leading a team to success?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for! 

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

Here at Bonmarche we have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager based in our Thatcham store.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.

As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.

As Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial ‘retail manager’ who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.

As Store Manager, you will be expected to:

•Drive sales through your team

•Manage the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.

•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.

•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.

•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.

The ideal candidate will have:

•Commercial awareness

•Excellent leadership credentials

•An ability to drive sales through your team

•Good training and development capabilities

Welcome to Home Bargains, where exciting opportunities await you in our dynamic world of retail management. As a rapidly growing company, there are always opportunities for passionate individuals to join us and lead our teams to success and be an integral part of our thriving retail community.

As a Store Manager at Home Bargains, you're not just running a store; you're leading a team towards achieving remarkable results. Your role is pivotal in fostering a culture of growth, excellence, and customer satisfaction. You’ll develop a high-performing team dedicated to making your store a success, ensuring every customer leaves happier than they arrived.

Our management structure offers a clear path for career progression and personal development. Join us on this exciting journey and be part of the Home Bargains continued success story.

Package

• £44,200
• Please note, this is a regional position meaning that travel between stores within Berkshire and Hampshire will be required.
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Invest: Grow with Us store management training programme
• Contributable Company pension scheme
• Staff uniform
• 10% store discount

Employee benefits

MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:

• Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
• Free Financial Advice
• Bank your savings into an ISA
• 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low cost voluntary insured health plans

Job Overview

• Develop My People - You're a mentor, motivating your team and helping them achieve. You guide your team with a mixture of passion and insight to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.
• Deliver for Customers - Your mission is to uphold our customer priorities and ensure your team is aligned with our core service standards, directly contributing to an outstanding customer experience.
• Grow My Business - You're responsible for driving sales, optimizing store layouts, and ensuring product promotions are executed flawlessly. Your strategic vision and commercial acumen play a crucial role in the store's profitability and success.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Advanced experience of managing small to medium sized retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve a high weekly sales target
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prioritise and organise work
  • Customer focus
  • Communicate and motivate others
  • Manage and lead teams
  • Make commercially astute decisions
  • Rapidly problem solve
  • Develop talent

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited, trading as Home Bargains, is a privately owned, family-run discount retailer offering top brands at the lowest possible prices on the UK high street.

Founded in Liverpool, Home Bargains has grown to over 600 stores, serving more than 5 million customers each week. Our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are rapidly expanding, with plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 locations across the UK. Opening nearly one new store every weekend, we thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

What's involved with this role:

Role: Lead Procurement Manager – Complex Infrastructure Contracts

Job Ref: QAD 1942 /0410

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 12 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire

We are seeking an experienced Lead Procurement Manager to oversee major procurement projects, strategic partnerships, and alliances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NEC contracts, with expertise in the procurement of complex infrastructure contracts, ideally under PCR, DSPCR, or UCR regulations. You should possess solid program management skills, with a track record of working and leading matrix teams effectively. As a natural leader with high emotional intelligence, you excel in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams. An eye for detail, exceptional people skills, and a results-oriented mindset are essential to providing strategic oversight and ensuring procurement success across the organisation.

Key requirements:

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NEC contracts.
Experience managing major procurement projects, including alliances/strategic partnerships/enterprises
Experience in procurement programme management.
Experience working and leading matrix teams
Exceptional leadership skills, to help coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
Expertise in the procurement of complex infrastructure contracts, with experience of the PCR and/or DSPCR. However, similar experience with the UCR would also be considered.
An eye for detail and be able to review, challenge and provide ongoing oversight and advice to all aspects of procurement strategy and management.


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
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Job Ref: QAD 1942 /0410


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

F.Hinds Slough- Store Manager

£29k Base Salary plus commission

BENEFITS OF A CAREER WITH F.HINDS

* Secure Employer - Family Business since 1856

* Modern Working Environment * Excellent Rates of Pay * Commission

* Generous Staff Discount * Staff Reward Scheme

* Stakeholder Pension Scheme with Life Assurance * First Class Training Programme

* Minimum of 33 days holidays including Bank Holidays

F. Hinds is one of Britain's largest family owned jewellers with over 100 stores nationwide, delivering excellent customer service since 1856 and as we continue to expand we are looking for talented people with a desire to maximise their potential.

As a Branch Manager you must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in retail, ideally within the jewellery sector. Be team and sales orientated, be able to motivate and lead as well as being able to assume responsibility, have an interest for jewellery and watch sector, with a passion for providing excellent service to every customer, confident, outgoing and with a belief in your own ability. You should also possess an enthusiastic and positive outlook and be able to project a great first impression.

STORE MANAGER - KEY SKILLS

- Face to Face communication skills

- Customer Focused

- Desire to achieve targets

- Word & Excel Knowledge

- Jewellery Management experience

- Ability to motivate staff to achieve maximum performance

In return, we will provide a comprehensive training package in all aspects of jewellery and watch product knowledge plus sales training and opportunities for career progression.

Everyoneis expected to work extrahours at busy times, especially near to Christmas and when other colleagues are on holiday or absent for any other reason.

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What's involved with this role:

Role: Principal Procurement Manager

Job Ref: QAD 1942/1909

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Anticipated 12 months
Location: Reading, West Berkshire – hybrid working


We are looking for a Principal Procurement Manager to lead and execute Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Relationship Management for a diverse range of categories. The goal is to leverage and secure the organisation’s supplier base to meet current and future business needs while mitigating risks. The Principal Procurement Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end performance of category groups and managing multimillion-pound procurements effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess asset management expertise, portfolio planning experience, and a strong background in working within a Public Sector Commercial Team. They should be well-versed in managing the procurement process and driving strategic outcomes within a complex public sector environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop, implement and drive Category Strategy for a complex group of categories
Oversee the execution of the end to end strategic sourcing process for all complex and high value Procurements
Ensure Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers who have a significant impact on the organisation’s business, with the objective of managing risk, managing performance and extracting more value from the supplier base
Develop and sign off Supplier Strategies
Act as Sourcing Business Partner for certain areas of the business and be accountable for the Sourcing contribution (including efficiencies and risk mitigation)
Use category expertise and external markets insights, to proactively propose alternative or innovative 3rd party solutions to senior and executive level stakeholders to anticipate issues before they arise
Develop the Category Team and drive a high-performance culture: secure competence development within the team, manage performance in accordance with clear goals and manage team motivation to support Supply Chain Management transformation
Drive Supply Chain Management transformation: continuously and consistently focus the team performance to delight stakeholders and improve Supply Chain Management profile as “Trusted Advisor” to the business.



Key requirements:

Experience of working in a Public Sector Commercial Team and managing the procurement process
Experience of contract regulations, negotiating contracts and/or managing contracts and suppliers
Experience of working as an effective team member and able to develop effective relationships with key stakeholders
Portfolio planning
Asset management knowledge/experience
Knowledge of Procurement reform act (desirable)


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: DV highly desirable; candidates with active DV clearance will be fast-tracked.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
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Job Ref: QAD 1942/1909


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive Whitley Street, Reading team.

Utilising your previous retail experience and excellent managerial skills, you will manage the day to day running of our store - maximising store sales and profits while ensuring our customers receive an excellent service. In doing so, you will be helping to raise funds for Age UK and the incredible services and support they provide to older people.

As Store Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

If you are a motivated manager with a passion for retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Job Introduction

Store Location: Reading

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

Package Description

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About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Here at Edinburgh Woollen Mill we have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager based in our Newbury store.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.
As Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial ‘retail manager’ who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.
As Store Manager, you will be expected to:
•Drive sales through your team
•Manage the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Commercial awareness
•Excellent leadership credentials
•An ability to drive sales through your team
•Good training and development capabilities

Here at Edinburgh Woollen Mill we have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager based in our Newbury store.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.
As Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial ‘retail manager’ who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.
As Store Manager, you will be expected to:
•Drive sales through your team
•Manage the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Commercial awareness
•Excellent leadership credentials
•An ability to drive sales through your team
•Good training and development capabilities

IT Procurement Manager with experience in undertaking IT procurement / commissioning activities and an excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations 2015, who has excellent staff leadership, management and IT skills, specifically in PowerPoint, Excel and e-procurement software, is required for a well-established organisation based in Wokingham, Berkshire.

This role is known within the organisation as an IT Procurement and Contracts Manager


SALARY: £55,784 - £61,139 pro rata + Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Hybrid split between working from home and the office in Wokingham.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an IT Procurement Manager with experience in undertaking IT procurement / commissioning activities and an excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations 2015, who has excellent staff leadership, management and IT skills, specifically in PowerPoint, Excel and e-procurement software.

As the IT Procurement Manager you will join a proactive procurement team, playing a pivotal role in providing specialist advice in support of procurement, contract management and commercial initiatives in relation to IT contracts.

Working as an IT Procurement Manager you will use your expertise to lead IT projects related to major procurements within the organisation, and participate in the development of corporate policy, strategy and plans. This includes responding to changes in contract management and procurement legislation and guidance.


DUTIES

Your duties as the IT Procurement Manager will include:

• Provide functional and/or operational support and leadership to the IT Procurement and Contracts Specialist ensuring the provision of professional services that meet customer needs

• Acting as member of corporate IT project teams - providing specialist advice and input

• Contributing to IT strategy, performance and quality control, and service and financial planning

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, Members and managing key relationships e.g. with members, partners, other stakeholders

• Assisting the development of, and ongoing operation of, the Procurement, Contracts and Commercialisation Team promoting best practice across the organisation in relation to IT procurement and contract management


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations 2015 and the implications of the procurement act 2023

• Experience in undertaking IT procurement/commissioning activities overseeing all elements of the commissioning cycle

• Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply or a recognised business qualification

• Strong IT skills specifically in PowerPoint and Excel

• Experience of using e-procurement software


BENEFITS

• 31 days annual leave (pro rata) (rising to 36 days after 5 years of service) plus Bank Holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Access to an onsite gym
• A range of employee discounts
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• And more!


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At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Warehouse Team Leader

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8 hrs between 0600-1800 subject to requirements)

Location: Reading

Are you ready to lead a team and ensure accurate and efficient product throughput in a highly secure environment? We are looking for a Warehouse Team Leader in Reading who can drive best practices, meet targets, and uphold high standards in line with operational, contractual, and legal requirements.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Ensure all activities comply with current legislation, company policies, procedures, and contract practices.
• Follow correct Manual Handling procedures to move stock.
• Handle and complete all necessary documentation and information accurately.
• Adhere to and maintain Service Level Agreements.
• Operate company equipment safely and in accordance with policies and legislation.
• Attend and complete required training, including First Aid and Fire Marshall training.
• Assist in producing reports and documentation packs for the site.
• Help maintain contract KPIs.
• Understand and meet customer needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Contribute to effective service levels while adhering to QSHE standards.
• Supervise a small team of warehouse operatives

About You

• Experience as a warehouse operator, team leader or supervisor in a logistics environment.
• Flexible and proactive approach with a desire to exceed operational objectives.
• Team player willing to contribute positively to the group
• Ability to drive MHE or learn to drive MHE

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Training: Full training and continuous professional development to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Pension Scheme: Enjoy the benefits of a pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions.
• Holiday Entitlement: 20 days of holiday (increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days) plus a day off for your birthday.
• Career Advancement: Explore various career paths and take advantage of development opportunities within our organisation.

Next Steps

If you believe that you are the perfect fit for this role, we encourage you to apply today! Follow the provided links and attach your CV to submit your application ASAP.

Candidates will be required to undergo necessary right-to-work checks for the UK, 5 year referencing and a criminal records check.

At DB Schenker, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to enhancing it further. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, age, disability, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.

To be considered for this position you must have valid rights to work and live in the UK.

Coffee Shop Store Manager who either has management and team leadership skills leading teams within a Retail, Hospitality or Coffee Shop / Café environment is required for a well-established and growing brand based in Bracknell, Berkshire.

If you’ve trained as a Barista and have management and team leadership skills, then great. If not, the company will also consider candidates who have retail or hospitality management experience as well.

This is a front line role where you will manage the daily operations of the business whilst interacting with customers and your team


SALARY: £30,000 OTE + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Bracknell, Berkshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent


JOB OVERVIEW

IS THIS YOU?

• Do you have a passion for good coffee?

• Would you like to work for a business where you are welcomed, challenged and inspired?

If you can answer ‘Yes’ to these questions, then this is the role for you.

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Coffee Shop Store Manager who either has management and team leadership skills leading teams within a Retail, Hospitality or Coffee Shop / Café environment.

Working as the Coffee Shop Store Manager you will run the store as if it belongs to you. From managing daily operations to taking responsibility for financial results. This is not a back-room management position but focusses on the front line connecting with customers and your team.

As the Coffee Shop Store Manager you will be joining a family-owned business, established in the UK that has over 400 restaurants in their portfolio, including an established chain of restaurants in Canada.

As the successful candidate you will be joining a growing organisation that can offer you excellent career opportunities across multiple high-profile brands.


APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.


DUTIES

Your duties as the Coffee Shop Store Manager include:

• Oversee all store operations delegating to your team when necessary

• Analyse data and use in-store observations to make informed decisions that enhance customer experience and overall store performance

• Collaborate with store leaders to forecast and use scheduling tools to manage labour / staffing within budget, and recruit exceptional and diverse talent to meet store needs

• Implement new initiatives to achieve operational excellence and drive business results

• Support the growth of your team through performance and development, coaching and developing team members, and building positive relationships to understand their challenges, needs, and aspirations

• Set challenging yet realistic goals to boost engagement and improve team performance


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of leading and developing a team in a fast-paced environment

• Previous experience managing a coffee shop / café highly desirable, although not essential. Previous retail or hospitality management experience will also be considered

• Drive, passion, and a natural energy

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent customer service skills, leading from the front


BENEFITS

• Opportunity to run your own store
• 40 hour a week contract with a salary of up to £30,000 OTE
• Up to 28 holidays days
• Training & Development including Apprenticeships at every level!
• Partner markout (free bag of coffee every week)
• Free beverages on breaks during shift and 50% off food
• 30% off all products when off shift


Candidates need proof of right to work in the UK on a full time, permanent basis – The company is not able to consider candidates that require sponsorship


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P12280

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Salary & Benefits:
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* 20 days holiday + Bank holidays
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* Efficient layout of racking and ensuring efficient space utilisation of stored goods
* Overseeing branch cycle counting and stock audits
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Ideal Candidate
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